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Who charges what in North Vancouver (City)
A new multiplex in North Vancouver (City) pays one-time charges to several bodies. The City of North Vancouver (City) collects its own development cost charge (DCC): Townhouse: $14,884 per unit; Apartment: $12,593 per unit. Apartments 5+ storeys: $10,304 per unit. Effective 2025-11-03.
Because North Vancouver (City) is in Metro Vancouver, the city also collects Metro Vancouver's regional water, sewer (NSSA sewerage area) and parkland DCCs and the TransLink DCC for the Regional Transportation Development Cost Charge. On a 4-plex those regional lines add $88,456.
For schools, SD 44 North Vancouver collects a school site charge.
Amenity cost charge (ACC): Not yet recorded. City page says only DCCs apply at the City of North Vancouver at this time.
Building permit: Bylaw 9000 Schedule: $124.99 to $5,000, then $15.76 / $14.14 / $12.31 / $10.17 per $1,000. Plus $249.98 inspection fee per unit (included). Non-refundable application fee (30% to 50%) not added.
Worked examples
4-plex, 4 units of 1,100 sq ft on a 6,000 sq ft lot at $400 a sq ft to build: $167,267 total, $41,817 a unit. The biggest line is North Vancouver (City) municipal DCC at $59,536, 36% of the total. That ranks North Vancouver (City) number 5 of 19 for a 4-plex.
6-plex, 6 units of 1,000 sq ft on the same lot: $248,272 total, $41,379 a unit, number 5 of 19. A duplex of two 1,400 sq ft units comes to $90,114.
Full line items: duplex, 4-plex, 6-plex.
What is changing
- Metro Vancouver's draft 2028 to 2030 DCC program would charge multiplexes of 3 or more units the apartment rate per unit and duplexes the townhouse rate. Not adopted. How the regional DCC works.
What this leaves out
Area-specific add-ons, credits for existing homes on the lot, waivers, in-stream protection, servicing works, and utility connection fees. Check those with the city before you price land.
Cities near this cost for a 4-plex: Vancouver ($38,924 a unit), Delta ($42,038 a unit). Compare all 19.
Background: what a DCC is, ACCs, school site charges, BC multiplex zoning rules.
North Vancouver (City): rates on file
North Vancouver (City) is in Metro Vancouver, so regional water, sewer and parkland DCCs and the TransLink DCC also apply. Regional and TransLink lines are in the estimate above. Checked 2026-10-16.
| Charge | Rate | Status | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Municipal DCCApartments 5+ storeys: $10,304 per unit. | Townhouse: $14,884 per unit; Apartment: $12,593 per unit | Verified | 2025-11-03 | Source |
| Amenity cost chargeCity page says only DCCs apply at the City of North Vancouver at this time. | Not yet recorded | Verified | Source | |
| School site chargeSD 44 North Vancouver | Not priced. May add up to about $1,000 a unit. | Not priced | 2026-10-16 | Source |
| Building permit fee | Bylaw 9000 Schedule: $124.99 to $5,000, then $15.76 / $14.14 / $12.31 / $10.17 per $1,000. Plus $249.98 inspection fee per unit (included). Non-refundable application fee (30% to 50%) not added. | Verified | 2024-01-01 | Source |
Questions
How much are development fees on a 4-plex in North Vancouver (City)?
About $167,267, or $41,817 a unit, for four 1,100 sq ft units on a 6,000 sq ft lot, counting priced lines only. Estimate only, confirm with the city.
Does the Metro Vancouver regional DCC apply in North Vancouver (City)?
Yes. North Vancouver (City) is in Metro Vancouver, so regional water, sewer and parkland DCCs and the TransLink DCC apply.
Does North Vancouver (City) charge an amenity cost charge?
We have no ACC rate on file for North Vancouver (City) yet. Check with the city.